I'd almost forgotten about Daimion Collins
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he sure was over rated, but has had some tough times
would be nice to see him improve
would be nice to see him improve
I hope he puts one on Arkansas when they play.
Kid had a rough go of it and his lack of strength combined with that has caused him to not make a college impact. He had a lot of talent. He never developed enough skill with his build to ever be what he was projected to be.
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That would be nice, he’s the type of kid Cal never speaks about because he’s not a green room guy and wasn’t a major player during any of his teams of guys that stayed.
He had that one stretch of games in the Bahamas where he looked like a world beater. Kid dunked on everybody. That was it. Such a weird career even accounting for what he went through.
I hope he has put on some weight and can have a healthy season this year. Kid deserves it.
I know, it shows how much those games didn’t mean. We looked like world beaters on all those trips. Granted last year we were world beaters on offense but Cal’s inept coaching combined with him forgetting to teach defense at all resulted in the worst result possible with that group.
He looks like one of those kids who will never gain a pound no matter how many cheeseburgers and pop tarts he eats. He’s got that super metabolism and frame.
Hope he does well, when not playing vs UK.
But honestly, he's too fragile and likely still too weak.
But honestly, he's too fragile and likely still too weak.
Hope he has a breakout season, except when playing us. He's had a rough time recently and I wish him the best.
So glad Cal's NBA circus train has left the city.
It’s a shame because he has a real skill set. He’s not just some seven foot stiff.
This. I never saw anyone so slightly built. Really skinny with the most narrow shoulders i ever saw, which means he cant really gain weight.
I don't see how he possibly makes it.
In 1990 Sampson averaged 4.2 ppg and 2.8 rpg. So I'd say that comparison is pretty damn accurate.
Another 5 star kid that was crazy overrated (and Cal's recruiting is based off star rating...not actually watchign them play)
Sampson was 30 years old in 1990, was on his 2nd or 3rd knee surgery, and was playing for the Kings.
I wish him well. Kid has had a rough go with it. Losing your dad that got you into the sport and then add onto that at young age (when you need your parents for advice and guidance) and adding on the pressures of the game/college? Sucks. Asking a lot of someone that young. Granted, you still have to step up and keep moving, but that's hard stuff man. We saw what happened to WCS when he lost some friends and his mom and he was a NBA pro with money and experience. Sometimes, life just kicks you in the stomach and it can take time to recover mentally and spiritually.
I hope he has a good year.
I hope he has a good year.
I'm definitely a fan of his and rooting for him. I know losing my father the day after Kobe passed has unraveled a lot of my family. It's hard stuff to deal with when you're 14, 22 and 24 to lose your father. Then him and my mom were together since she was 14, so it's hit her hard as well. I don't wish it on my worst enemy.
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